The children of 1960s-era civil rights-leading parents, my siblings and I were always told that the key to success in life is education. Amid marching with Dr. King in Montgomery and meeting Malcolm...
While attending a local charity event, it happened. It’s the moment every teacher dreads. It’s the unexpected scenario that stops us in our tracks as embarrassment and anxiety ensues. While...
Earlier this month, the fire alarm went off at my school as students were entering the building in the morning. For most people, this signifies something mundane: quickly leave the building and spend...
I teach English Language Arts to high school students in Washington, D.C. All of my students are students of color. While bright and talented, many struggle with academics and school in general....
Recently, when I announced the release of my newest book on charter schools, a woman I know from the gym wrote me: "So sorry, Sarah—but as a PUBLIC SCHOOL advocate—I do not support charter schools—as...
